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FXZ 2085

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,315 mi
Last recorded104,315 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 2085
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2014 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bad oil leak

fuel light illumianted on dash

nearside rear tyre impact damage to side wall and split in tread

Pass 13 May 2014 104,315 miles

bad oil leak

fuel light illumianted on dash

nearside rear tyre impact damage to side wall and split in tread

Pass 28 May 2013 96,736 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 91,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inside edges.

Fail 15 May 2012 91,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 27 May 2011 84,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 84,127 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 25 May 2010 75,963 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 67,134 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 29 May 2008 60,821 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 55,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,861 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 47,021 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 47,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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FXZ 2085 is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FXZ 2085, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FXZ 2085 registered?

FXZ 2085 is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is FXZ 2085 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXZ 2085 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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